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Porchat Family History

Porchat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelchat, Porcher, Porche, Forcht, Porchia, Prchal, Porch, Rochat

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Where is the Porchat family from?

You can see how Porchat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porchat family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Porchat family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Porchat's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Porchat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Porchat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Porchat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porchat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Porchat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Porchat. For the veterans among your Porchat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porchat lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Porchat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Porchat in 1975 was 73, and 67 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porchat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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